Eklingji Temple
Eklingji Temple is a significant Shiva temple complex historically associated with the Mewar royal family, who consider the deity here their divine ruler, with the actual maharaja historically regarded as a regent serving on the deity's behalf. The complex includes over a hundred temples within its walls, built and expanded over centuries, with the main shrine housing a distinctive four-faced black marble Shiva idol.
Given its restricted darshan windows rather than continuous open access, it's worth checking current temple timing before planning the trip out from Udaipur, and it's often combined with a stop at nearby Nagda's ancient temple ruins on the same excursion.
Eklingji Temple FAQs
The Mewar rulers historically considered themselves regents governing on behalf of the deity at this temple, giving it deep dynastic and religious significance beyond a typical pilgrimage site.
No, it operates on specific staggered darshan windows rather than continuous open hours; check current timing before planning your visit.
About 22km, roughly 30-40 minutes by road.
1-1.5 hours given the number of temples within the complex.
A four-faced black marble Shiva idol housed in the main shrine, a notable and unusual iconographic feature.
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